What Is the Best Way to Pack Clothes for Moving?
Whether you’re leaving the Denver area for good, or coming here to stay, you’ll need to pack clothes. And while clothing may not be among your “breakable” items, it still requires mindful packing when making a move. Using proper packing materials and keeping your clothes organized can ensure your wardrobe will arrive safely at your new location, and you’ll easily be able to find what you need.
Preparing for the move
The first step to efficiently packing your clothes is to decide what you really need to bring with you. Now is the perfect time to pare down your wardrobe and only bring the essentials. Here are some tips on preparing your clothes for the move:
- Gather up all your clothes from the closet, dresser, or attic, and lay them out on your bed.
- Get rid of any items that are not worth bringing. If they are stained, damaged, or worn out beyond repair, now is the time to part with them.
- Sort the clothes you will be bringing – either by size, type, or season – into individual piles.
- Make sure everything is clean and dry. All it takes is one damp sweater to have your whole suitcase smelling like mildew.
Packing up your clothes
When it comes time to pack your clothes, first pack items that you won’t be needing right away—like sweaters or heavy winter coats if you are moving to a warmer climate or during the summer. Keep everyday items such as socks, underwear, and your favorite pair of jeans easily accessible by packing them last.
- Pack the bulk of your clothes in suitcases or duffle bags if you have them. If not, you can use cardboard boxes or garbage bags.
- To fold or to roll? It’s an age-old debate, but we say just do whatever you’re comfortable with.
- For nicer clothes such as dresses, suits, or silk blouses it’s best to use wardrobe boxes. Leave the items on hangers, gather them into bunches of five to seven, and use twist-ties to secure them.
- If you have an immense wardrobe, and not a lot of room to pack it, vacuum storage bags can be a helpful option to maximize your available space.
If packing your clothes still seems like too much of an undertaking, we are more than happy to do it for you. Atlantic Relocation Systems provides packing services along with our comprehensive relocation services to help make your move to or from the Denver area as stress-free as possible.
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